| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $171.35 | 3.489% | $177.3284 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.69 | 9.824% | $213.8163 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.31 | 7.539% | $67.0076 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 9.688% | $203.9868 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.62 | 12.331% | $199.5223 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.80 | 9.155% | $87.1057 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.91 | 10.607% | $259.8269 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.65 | $1,208.5940 | $1,208.61 | $1,208.60 | $1,208.50 | |